Description
This Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole is a creamy, comforting classic that makes for a perfect weeknight dinner. Featuring shredded rotisserie chicken mixed with a flavorful blend of cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and seasonings, it's topped with a crunchy buttery Ritz cracker crust baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Chicken Mixture
- 8 cups packed shredded rotisserie chicken (from 2 whole rotisserie chickens)
- 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sliced scallions, plus more for garnish
- 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Topping
- 2 sleeves buttery round crackers (such as Ritz®), crushed (about 60 crackers)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients for the casserole to ensure a smooth cooking process.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to prepare for baking.
- Mix Chicken Filling: In a 9x13-inch baking dish, stir together the shredded rotisserie chicken, cream of chicken soup, sliced scallions, sour cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and kosher salt. Spread the mixture evenly across the dish.
- Prepare Cracker Topping: In a bowl, combine the crushed buttery crackers with the melted unsalted butter, stirring until all cracker pieces are evenly coated.
- Top the Casserole: Sprinkle the buttered cracker mixture evenly over the chicken mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cracker topping turns a golden brown color.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with additional sliced scallions before serving warm.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken saves prep time and adds delicious flavor.
- Crushing the crackers finely helps create a crisp, even topping.
- For a spicier twist, add a dash of cayenne or smoked paprika to the chicken mixture.
- This casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated; bake just before serving.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
